FRIDAYA Par-Tee in The Alley will be held from 6-10 p.m. Friday, March 28, in The Alley. There will be golf, music, food, spirits and a silent auction. Straw Boss will perform. The CSRA Heart Walk will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, March 28, at SRP Park, 187 Railroad Ave., North Augusta. Gates open at 5 p.m. The theme for this year's walk is I Walk to Save Lives. For more information or to donate, visit csraheartwalk.org.Special Olympics Area 15 will hold its spring games at 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 28, at Citizens Park, 651 Old Airport Road. For more information, visit aikentdc.org.SATURDAYA free information session on closing the health insurance coverage gap in South Carolina will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Aiken Unitarian Universalist Church, 116 Gregg Ave. Dr. Judith Chamberlain, a retired family physician, and Zakiya Mickel from Cover SC, will give the presentation. For more information, email the Rev. Jean Heriot at jean@scuuja.org. A membership event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Fermata Club, 841 Whiskey Road. There will be food trucks and membership representatives available for members of the public and can provide information on the swim team, summer camps, tennis and swimming. Lesson information also will be available.. The pool and tennis courts also will be open for use. Cindy Boudreax will sign copies of her book "Possibilities" from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at High Country Olive Oil, 125 Laurens St. S.W., during a spring celebration. Ice cream will be available topped with sprinkles or balsamic.Aiken County Habitat for Humanity will hold three optional skills clinics for women interested in participating in the 14th Women Build Project. Clinics will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, March 29, April 5 and 12, at the Habitat ReStore, 1026 Park Ave. S.E. Advance registration is required for the clinic and build activities. For more information or to register, visit habitataiken.org. Vietnam Veterans Chapter 1145 of Aiken will hold a ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Wade Hampton Veterans Park, 300 Georgia Ave., North Augusta. The guest speaker will be VVA Member and Vietnam Veteran Phil Homan. A wreath-laying ceremony also will be performed.Pacers & Polo, the third jewel of Aiken's Triple Crown, will be held Saturday, March 29, at Historic Whitney Field, 420 Mead Ave. Gates open at 10:30 a.m. and games start at 1 p.m. Fieldside parking is $125. VIP Pavlion with catered food and open bar is $100. General Admission is $10. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit aikenpolo.org. “Moana 2," rated PG, will be shown at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. For more information, call 803-642-2020 ext. 1121. "All Things Equal: The Life & Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg" will be performed at 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry. Tickets range from $20 to $35. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit newberryoperahouse.com.An Oyster Roast Fundraiser to benefit Friends of the Edisto and Edisto Riverkeeper will be held from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at 1758 Hatchaway Bridge Road. Tickets are $45 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit edistofriends.org.Tim Barnett will perform a free live concert from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at The Village at Woodside, 110 Coachlight Way. For more information, visit thevillageatwoodside.com. The Aiken Junior Woman's Club will hold a Casino Night at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road. General admission tickets are $45. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit aikenjuniors.com. SUNDAYA Spring Art in the Park will be held from noon to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 30, in Walton Heath Park in the Cedar Creek community. Cedar Creek artists will have a variety of items available for sale. Sunday Open House tee times will be available from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays at Chalk Mine, 1208 Gregg Highway. The cost is $30 per nine holes. For more information or to schedule a tee time, call 803-226-0053.Ilya Yakushev will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at the Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry. Tickets are $35. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit newberryoperahouse.com. MARCH 31The Triple Crown Golf Classic will be held Monday, March 31, at the Woodside Country Club, 1000 Woodside Drive. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. with a shotgun start by 12:30 p.m. The entry fee is $125 per person and includes the green fee, cart, practice range, lunch from Chick-Fil-A and dinner at Woodside. Registration is due by Monday, March 17. For more information or to register, visit triplecrownaiken.com.Let's Go Bingo will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays at the Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road. There is a $5 cover charge. Game cards are $1 each or $15 to $25. For more information, visit facebook.com/letsgobingoaiken. APRIL 1The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department will hold a 4L: Living, Loving, Lifelong Learning Series lecture at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior & Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. N.W. The topic will be Happy Feet: Steps to Healthy and Pain-Free Living. The cost is $5 and registration is required. For more information or to register, call 803-643-2181. Tai Chi will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, and May 6, in Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place. Jennifer Curtis will lead the exercise. In inclement weather, Tai Chi will meet in the Rye Patch. Registration is not required. For more information, call 803-644-1902.Registration for the City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Adventure Day Camps will open Tuesday, April 1. Sessions will meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday weekly June 2 through July 18. The cost is $100 per week. For more information or to register visit coa.page/pfaa or stop by the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. Story Time in the Gardens will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, on the lawn of the Rye Patch, 100 Berrie Road. Story Time is free and will meet on Tuesdays through May. Participants should bring a lawn chair or blanket. Snacks are welcome. In case of inclement weather, Storytime will be held inside the Rye Patch. For more information, call 803-642-7631. For weather information, call 803-643-4661. The Mountain Dulcimers of Aiken will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at Living Hope Fellowship Church, 2550 Old Dominion Road. Players of all levels and anyone interested in learning to play are welcome. All acoustic instruments are welcome. For more information, call Gary Warnock at 740-352-7819. The Awesome Aiken Al-Anon group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First Christian Church, 900 Kerr Drive. Nar-Anon Aiken For Comfort Family Group will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in person in the conference room near the main sanctuary at St. John's Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. For more information, email aikennaranon@outlook.com. Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step group for men and women, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Cedar Creek Church, 3001 Banks Mill Road. The Depression Anxiety Bipolar Support Group of Aiken and Surrounding States will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email manicgh@yahoo.com. APRIL 2Play & Learn will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, April 2 and 9, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Children ages 0-5 are invited to drop in and learn through play while caregivers learn how to promote early literacy. Community Lenten Worship Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday through April 9 at area churches. Lunch will be available at noon or 1 p.m. The services on Wednesday, April 2, will be at the Clearwater First Baptist Church, 17 Belvedere Road, Warrenville. For more information, visit clearwaterfbc.org. An ACBL Bridge Game is held at 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. For more information, email AikenBridgeClub@gmail.com. The Savannah River Site Museum, 224 Laurens St. S.W., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The museum features exhibits and resources related to the Savannah River Site and the Cold War. Admission is free. For more information, call 803-648-1437 or visit srsheritagemuseum.org. APRIL 3The Tri-Development Center board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at the Tri-Development Center, 5080 Jefferson Davis Highway, Beech Island. For more information, call Joan Lioi at 803-642-8800.The Tri-Development Center will hold a Direct Support Professionals Hiring Event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at 1016 Vaucluse Road. Applications must be filled out online prior to the hiring event. For more information or to apply, visit aikentdc.org. Coloring for Grownups will be held from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, April 3 and 17, in the creative lab on the first floor of the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Those attending should bring colored pencils and felt pens. Coloring sheets and refreshments will be provided. To sign up or for more information, call the reference desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 3.A Peeps Diorama crafting day will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 3, in the creative lab at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Glue, craft materials, boxes and Peeps will be available. To enter the contest, visit abbe-lib.org. To register, stop by the circulation desk or call 803-642-2020 ext. An Evening of Jazz with Matthew Henderson and special gusts, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at 139 Newberry St. S.W. The performance is free and open to the public, and is part of USC Aiken’s Aiken in The Alley series. 4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave. APRIL 4The Aiken Downtown Development Association will hold its inaugural First Friday event in downtown Aiken from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 4. There will be live music and shops open late. For more information, visit downtownaiken.com. Ron Gartner will perform a concert titled "Splish Splash: The Music of Bobby Darin" will be performed at 3 p.m. Friday, April 4, at the Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry. Tickets range from $20-$55. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit newberryoperahouse.com. APRIL 5Cirque Du Canines will perform at 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry. Tickets range from $20-$40. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit newberryoperahouse.com.The Back to Basics Alcoholics Anonymous group will meet in-person at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 961 Trail Ridge Road. Masks are encouraged for those who are not vaccinated. APRIL 6The Augusta GreenJackets will face the Columbia Fireflies at 5:05 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at SRP Park, 187 Railroad Ave., North Augusta. Tickets range from $10 to $19. For more information, visit milb.com/augusta.APRIL 7The Hopelands Concert Series will be held Mondays through June 30. The Lady & The Gents will perform at 6:30 p.m. April 7 at the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage at Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place. Lawn chairs and blankets may be brought, as well as picnic dinners and non-alcoholic beverages. Parking is at the Green Boundary Club, 780 Whiskey Road. Handicap parking is available at the Rye Patch parking lot on Berrie Road and the Hopelands Gardens parking lot. In case of inclement weather, performances will be moved to the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. The rain-out hotline is 803-643-4661. The concerts are free. For more information, call 803-642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov. Gaming Time will be available from 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, and 2-5:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Come play Nintendo Switch or META VR games. Board games also will be available. Times must be reserved in advance. Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by an adult or caregiver 16 or older.Let's Go Bingo will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays at the Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road. There is a $5 cover charge. Game cards are $1 each or $15 to $25. For more information, visit facebook.com/letsgobingoaiken. APRIL 8A Free Law Talk will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 8. The topic will be Elder Law and End of Life Planning. The program is presented in partnership with the SCBar and SCLegal. To register, call the reference/information desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 3. Tai Chi will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, in Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place.The Teen Silent Reading Society will meet from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at the Nancy Carson Library, 135 Edgefield Road, North Augusta. Students sixth through 12th grader are invited to grab a cozy blanket and a good book and enjoy popcorn and drinks at the library. For more information, call 803-279-5767. The 21st annual Drive for Show Rock Fore! Dough will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at the Lady A Pavilion at Evans Towne Center Park, 7016 Evans Towne Center Blvd., Evans, Ga. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 the day of the show. Children 5 and younger are free. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit rockforedough.com.The Aiken Art Walk will be held from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, in downtown Aiken. Visitors will be able to stroll through galleries, studios and pop-up exhibits featuring local and regional artists. Admission is free. For more information, visit visitaikensc.com. A Free Law Talk will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. The topic will be Elder Law and End of Life Planning. The program is presented in partnership with the SCBar and SCLegal. To register, call the reference/information desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 3. The Awesome Aiken Al-Anon group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First Christian Church, 900 Kerr Drive. The Mountain Dulcimers of Aiken will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, APRIL 7, at Living Hope Fellowship Church, 2550 Old Dominion Road. Players of all levels and anyone interested in learning to play are welcome. All acoustic instruments are welcome. For more information, call Gary Warnock at 740-352-7819. Nar-Anon Aiken For Comfort Family Group will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in person in the conference room near the main sanctuary at St. John's Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. For more information, email aikennaranon@outlook.com. Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step group for men and women, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Cedar Creek Church, 3001 Banks Mill Road. The Depression Anxiety Bipolar Support Group of Aiken and Surrounding States will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email manicgh@yahoo.com. APRIL 9Vilia Harrington and the Hamptones will perform at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at the Good Girl Brewing Co., 880 Banks Mill Road. For more information, visit goodgirlbrewingco.com Community Lenten Worship Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday through April 9 at area churches. Lunch will be available at noon or 1 p.m. The services on Wednesday, April 9, will be at the Old Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 200 Old Macedonia Road, North Augusta. For more information, visit oldmacedoniabc.org. A National Unicorn Day celebration will be held from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at the Nancy Carson Library, 135 Edgefield Road, North Augusta. Children ages 3 and older are invited to hear stories about unicorns, play unicorn games, make a craft and enjoy a snack. For more information, call 803-279-5767.An Eco Explorers Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at Phnizy Swamp Nature Park, 1858 Lock and Dam Road, Augusta. This is about a two hour experience for adults and will mostly be outdoors. The cost is $26.03 per person. For more information or to register, visit phinizycenter.com. An ACBL Sectional Bridge Game is held at 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. A free bridge lesson will be held at 11:30 a.m. For more information, email AikenBridgeClub@gmail.com. The Savannah River Site Museum, 224 Laurens St. S.W., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The museum features exhibits and resources related to the Savannah River Site and the Cold War. Admission is free. For more information, call 803-648-1437 or visit srsheritagemuseum.org. APRIL 10A Family Campfire Storytime will be held from 6:30-7 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at the Nancy Carson Public Library, 135 Edgefield Road, North Augusta. There will be camping stories, games, s'mores and songs. For more information, call 803-279-5767. Veteran's Coffee and Cookie gathering will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at the Nancy Bonnette Public Library, 204 Park St. N.E., Wagener.A Color Your World Display activity will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 10, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Help the library get ready for summer reading by making crafts and decor to add to the display case. To register, call 803-642-2020 ext. 2.4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave. APRIL 11The Dusty Angels will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, April 11, at the Good Girl Brewing Co., 880 Banks Mill Road. For more information, visit goodgirlbrewingco.com. “Dogman," rated PG, will be shown at 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 11, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. For more information, call 803-642-2020 ext. 1121. The Squirrel Nut Zippers will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Friday, April 11, at the Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry. Tickets range from $55-$85. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit newberryoperahouse.com. Karaoke Night will be held a from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 11, at The Village Cafe, 110 Coach Light Way. The free event will feature DJ Matt Ames.APRIL 12An SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare Adoption event will be held at noon Saturday, April 12, at the Good Girl Brewing Co., 880 Banks Mill Road. The Kenny George Band will perform later that day at 6 p.m. For more information, visit goodgirlbrewingco.com. A Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at Perry Memorial Park, 720 Abbeville Ave. N.E. Celebrate Easter with the City of Aiken. In the case of inclement weather, a drive-thru event will be held at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center.The Great Easter Egg-sperience will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at First Baptist Church of Vaucluse, 2 Church St. Admission is free. An Easter Egg Hunt will be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at New Beginning Baptist Church, 4000 Trolley Line Road. “Mufasa: The Lion King," rated PG, will be shown at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. For more information, call 803-642-2020 ext. 1121. A Crafty Kids activity will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Kids are invited to drop-in and make a craft.Listen to Her Heart: The Tom Petty Experience will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry. Tickets range from $35-$55. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit newberryoperahouse.com.The Back to Basics Alcoholics Anonymous group will meet in-person at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 961 Trail Ridge Road. Masks are encouraged for those who are not vaccinated. APRIL 13 Classic Skynyrd will perform at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry. Tickets range from $30-$60. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit newberryoperahouse.com. APRIL 14Let's Go Bingo will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays at the Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road. There is a $5 cover charge. Game cards are $1 each or $15 to $25. For more information, visit facebook.com/letsgobingoaiken. APRIL 15Teen Hangout will be held from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Teens ins grads 6-12 are invited to drop in for snacks, board games, video games, crafts and books.Aiken Technical College will hold a Cyber Power Camp: Mars Rover Mission Edition from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9-13 on the school's campus, 2276 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville. The cost is $25 for students. The application deadline is Tuesday, April 15. For more information, call 803-508-7279 or email kingeryk@atc.edu. The Mountain Dulcimers of Aiken will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at Living Hope Fellowship Church, 2550 Old Dominion Road. Players of all levels and anyone interested in learning to play are welcome. All acoustic instruments are welcome. For more information, call Gary Warnock at 740-352-7819. The Awesome Aiken Al-Anon group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First Christian Church, 900 Kerr Drive. Nar-Anon Aiken For Comfort Family Group will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in person in the conference room near the main sanctuary at St. John's Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. For more information, email aikennaranon@outlook.com. Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step group for men and women, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Cedar Creek Church, 3001 Banks Mill Road. The Depression Anxiety Bipolar Support Group of Aiken and Surrounding States will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email manicgh@yahoo.com. APRIL 16Storytime will be held Wednesdays, April 16, 23 and 30, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Storytime features songs and stories for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Baby story time is 10:15-10:45 a.m.; Toddler story time is 11-11:30 a.m. and Preschool story time is from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, call 803-642-2020 x. 1121 or stop by the circulation desk. An ACBL Sectional Bridge Game is held at 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. A free bridge lesson will be held at 11:30 a.m. For more information, email AikenBridgeClub@gmail.com. The Savannah River Site Museum, 224 Laurens St. S.W., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The museum features exhibits and resources related to the Savannah River Site and the Cold War. Admission is free. For more information, call 803-648-1437 or visit srsheritagemuseum.org. APRIL 17A Kids' Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 17. Read or listen to a book on mythology and join us for discussion, snacks and an activity. This book club is for ages 5-10. Younger siblings are welcome; some toys will be available for them during the program. This program is in partnership with Amedisys Hospice Care. For more information or to register, call 803-642-2020 ext. 2.The Art of Words Poets' Open Mic event will be held from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Adults, teens, and young adults will have the opportunity to practice performance skills in front of a small audience, receive feedback and get inspiration. The evening will be co-hosted by Tamell "Big" Bailey and Cathy Benedetto. Those wishing to participate should sign up when they arrive at 5:45 p.m. on the day of the event. Each performer may speak for 5 minutes. For more information, call Benedetto at 803-642-2020 ext. 3. A Free Pop-Up Seed event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 17. The program is being held in partnership with the Aiken Soil and Water Conservation District. Free vegetable, her and flower seeds will be given out. Limited to 5 per patron.Coloring for Grownups will be held from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, April 3 and 17, in the creative lab on the first floor of the library. Those attending should bring colored pencils and felt pens. Coloring sheets and refreshments will be provided. To sign up or for more information, call the reference desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 3.Heather Peterson, associate professor of history at USC Aiken, will give a lecture titled "Black Graniteville” at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 17, at 139 Newberry St. S.W. The lecture is free and open to the public, and is part of USC Aiken’s Aiken in The Alley series. 4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave. APRIL 18Pickin in the Peaches will be held April 18-19 at the Western Carolina State Fairgrounds, 561 May Royal Drive. Tickets are $69.50 for Friday, April 18; $79.50 for Saturday, April 19; and $133.75 for the weekend. Sierra Hull, Fruition, Fireside Collective, Po' Ramblin Boys and East Nash Grass will be among the performers. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit pickininthepeaches.com. APRIL 19Pickin in the Peaches will be held April 18-19 at the Western Carolina State Fairgrounds, 561 May Royal Drive. Tickets are $69.50 for Friday, April 18; $79.50 for Saturday, April 19; and $133.75 for the weekend. Sierra Hull, Fruition, Fireside Collective, Po' Ramblin Boys and East Nash Grass will be among the performers. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit pickininthepeaches.com. The Back to Basics Alcoholics Anonymous group will meet in-person at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 961 Trail Ridge Road. Masks are encouraged for those who are not vaccinated. APRIL 20Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) will hold virtual service on Sunday, APRIL 19. Meeting is open to all and visitors are warmly welcomed. Worship in silence begins at 10 a.m., followed by fellowship at 11 a.m. For the Zoom link, email Brenda at bgconway2@gmail.com or call 803-648-6020.APRIL 21Let's Go Bingo will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays at the Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road. There is a $5 cover charge. Game cards are $1 each or $15 to $25. For more information, visit facebook.com/letsgobingoaiken. APRIL 22A book club will meet at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22. April's discussion will cover "Mother-Daughter Murder Night" by Nina Simon. Sign up at the information desk on the second floor or call 803-642-2020, ext. 3.The Sharp Dance Company will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at the Etherredge Center on the campus of USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway. Tickets are $40. The performance is part of the 2024-2025 Cultural Series. For more information, visit etherredgecenter.universitytickets.com or by calling the box office at 803-641-3305.The Mountain Dulcimers of Aiken will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, APRIL 7, at Living Hope Fellowship Church, 2550 Old Dominion Road. Players of all levels and anyone interested in learning to play are welcome. All acoustic instruments are welcome. For more information, call Gary Warnock at 740-352-7819. The Awesome Aiken Al-Anon group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First Christian Church, 900 Kerr Drive. Nar-Anon Aiken For Comfort Family Group will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in person in the conference room near the main sanctuary at St. John's Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. For more information, email aikennaranon@outlook.com. Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step group for men and women, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Cedar Creek Church, 3001 Banks Mill Road. The Depression Anxiety Bipolar Support Group of Aiken and Surrounding States will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email manicgh@yahoo.com. APRIL 23Storytime will be held Wednesdays, April 16, 23 and 30, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Storytime features songs and stories for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Baby story time is 10:15-10:45 a.m.; Toddler story time is 11-11:30 a.m. and Preschool story time is from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, call 803-642-2020 x. 1121 or stop by the circulation desk.An ACBL Sectional Bridge Game is held at 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. A free bridge lesson will be held at 11:30 a.m. For more information, email AikenBridgeClub@gmail.com. The Savannah River Site Museum, 224 Laurens St. S.W., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The museum features exhibits and resources related to the Savannah River Site and the Cold War. Admission is free. For more information, call 803-648-1437 or visit srsheritagemuseum.org. APRIL 24The Drifters will perform at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry. Tickets range from $45. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit newberryoperahouse.com.4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave. APRIL 25Della Mae will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry. Tickets range from $25-$45. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit newberryoperahouse.com. An Open House will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior & Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. N.W. The open house will provide information on classes and events and feature refreshments and vendors. For more information, call 803-642-7600 ext. 3. APRIL 26A National Poetry Month celebration titled Being Heard will be held from noon to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Workshops will be available throughout the day. Workshops include: Introduction to Poetry with Samantha Taylor; Poetry as Spoken Word with Moses Freeman; and Indian Poet Tea with Anu Acharekar. There also will be an open mic. To register for workshops and open mic time, call the reference desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 3. American Legion Post 232 will hold a Free Family Day from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the post home 6070 Broadcast Drive, North Augusta. For more information, call Oredean Crews, 803-507-0029 or email ordeancrews@gmail.com.The Back to Basics Alcoholics Anonymous group will meet in-person at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 961 Trail Ridge Road. Masks are encouraged for those who are not vaccinated. APRIL 27Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) will hold virtual service on Sunday, APRIL 19. Meeting is open to all and visitors are warmly welcomed. Worship in silence begins at 10 a.m., followed by fellowship at 11 a.m. For the Zoom link, email Brenda at bgconway2@gmail.com or call 803-648-6020. APRIL 28Let's Go Bingo will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays at the Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road. There is a $5 cover charge. Game cards are $1 each or $15 to $25. For more information, visit facebook.com/letsgobingoaiken. APRIL 29The Mountain Dulcimers of Aiken will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, APRIL 7, at Living Hope Fellowship Church, 2550 Old Dominion Road. Players of all levels and anyone interested in learning to play are welcome. All acoustic instruments are welcome. For more information, call Gary Warnock at 740-352-7819.The Awesome Aiken Al-Anon group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First Christian Church, 900 Kerr Drive. Nar-Anon Aiken For Comfort Family Group will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in person in the conference room near the main sanctuary at St. John's Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. For more information, email aikennaranon@outlook.com. Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step group for men and women, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Cedar Creek Church, 3001 Banks Mill Road. The Depression Anxiety Bipolar Support Group of Aiken and Surrounding States will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email manicgh@yahoo.com. APRIL 30Storytime will be held Wednesdays, April 16, 23 and 30, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Storytime features songs and stories for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Baby story time is 10:15-10:45 a.m.; Toddler story time is 11-11:30 a.m. and Preschool story time is from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, call 803-642-2020 x. 1121 or stop by the circulation desk. An ACBL Sectional Bridge Game is held at 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. A free bridge lesson will be held at 11:30 a.m. For more information, email AikenBridgeClub@gmail.com. The Savannah River Site Museum, 224 Laurens St. S.W., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The museum features exhibits and resources related to the Savannah River Site and the Cold War. Admission is free. For more information, call 803-648-1437 or visit srsheritagemuseum.org.